A plane polarized electromagnetic wave in which the electric field vector is in a horizontal plane.
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SEEBECK EFFECT
When two different adjacent metals are heated, an electric current is generated between the metals.
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DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
A measure of the ability of an insulating material to withstand electric stress (voltage) without failure. Fluids with high dielectric strength (usually expressed in volts or kilovolts) are good electrical insulators. (ASTM Designation D 877.)
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AMMETER
An instrument for measuring the magnitude of electric current flow.
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ARC
A flash, caused by an electric current ionizing a gas or vapor.
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SPREAD
The divergence of the air stream in a horizontal or vertical plane after it leaves the outlet.
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SPREAD
The divergence of the air stream in a horizontal or vertical plane after it leaves the outlet.
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ASME PART PEB SECTION I
Requirements for electric boilers.
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GYROSCOPIC DRIFT
The horizontal rotation of the spin axis of a gyroscope about the vertical axis
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HORIZONTAL EARTH RATE
The rate at which the spin axis of a gyroscope must be tilted about the horizontal axi
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ARMATURE
the rotating part of an electric motor or generator. The moving part of a relay or vibrator.
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